Thanks to everyone at Camp Cartwheel at the Torino Ranch in Nevada for having me visit! I had a great afternoon visiting with campers and camp counselors, as well as getting the chance to participate in many activities. For more information about Camp Cartwheel, visit http://www.nvccf.org/camp.htm



During my travels to Nevada, I had the opportunity to meet the new Mrs. Nevada, Angela Phillips . I also stopped by for an interview at KPMZ Channel 41 on the 6 o'clock evening news and to tape a segment for the fall series of NightBeat.
Thank you to Victoria Broz, Mrs. Nevada 2006 for hosting a great time in Nevada!
Grapevine Radio Interview
Listen LIVE this Thursday,
August 9, 2007
“An Afternoon of Giving”
With Special Guest: Marney Duckworth, Mrs. America 2007, founder of Mrs. Colorado Foundation.
Listen live this Thursday,
August 9th at 3:00pm (MST)
www.grapevineradio.com
with hosts: Kristen Lamb-former Mrs. Utah, entrepreneur, wife, founder of The Foundation House and Andrea Preuss- former Mrs. United States, Mrs. America 2006, wife
Other Guests:
Tracie Stafford - Wife, entrepreneur, mother, Gov. Schwarzenegger appointee, Mrs. California
Lori Donaudy- Mrs. New York United States 2007, involved in 'Safe at Home’ Foundation
August 9, 2007
“An Afternoon of Giving”
With Special Guest: Marney Duckworth, Mrs. America 2007, founder of Mrs. Colorado Foundation.
Listen live this Thursday,
August 9th at 3:00pm (MST)
www.grapevineradio.com
with hosts: Kristen Lamb-former Mrs. Utah, entrepreneur, wife, founder of The Foundation House and Andrea Preuss- former Mrs. United States, Mrs. America 2006, wife
Other Guests:
Tracie Stafford - Wife, entrepreneur, mother, Gov. Schwarzenegger appointee, Mrs. California
Lori Donaudy- Mrs. New York United States 2007, involved in 'Safe at Home’ Foundation
Fandies Candy Co. GRAND OPENING!
Nebraska Rally for the Cure
Although, I won't divulge my "sub par" golf score (no pun intended), I will tell you that we had absolutely the best weather possible yesterday for the annual Rally for the Cure in Lincoln, Nebraska! After a beautiful morning of golf, we enjoyed a luncheon filled with great conversation and invaluable information about breast cancer and the efforts of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I had the pleasure of speaking to the group of women golfers during the luncheon, sharing with them my connection with the Foundation and my experience as Mrs. America. Thanks to everyone at the Lincoln Chapter of Susan G. Komen for inviting me to golf and speak.
Nebraska KLIN Radio to promote Rally for the Cure
Mrs. Nebraska 2007, Michele Strom and I started the day early by visiting the KLIN morning show to talk about the Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament & Luncheon that we will be involved with tomorrow. In addition to raising money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Rally for the Cure event will honor a number of local breast cancer survivors.
Motorcycle Rally benefitting the Ronald McDonald House
VFW Post #6331 Flag Retirement Ceremony
Tough Enough to Wear Pink Fundraiser
Visiting Camp for Girls in Indiana
Thank you to Eileen Taylor (Mrs. Indiana State Director) and Danielle Vale (Mrs. Indiana 2007)for inviting me to visit some of the young campers during the summer activities at Cathedral High School in Indiana. Danielle and I spoke to the girls about individuality and imaging, by sharing stories from our childhoods, as well as stories from our year as titleholders. It was great to see Indiana and all that the city of Indianapolis has to offer!

Highlands Ranch 4th of July Parade
Pictured with my buddy Jennifer Rindahl, Mrs. Highlands Ranch, at the Highlands Ranch Parade on the 4th of July.
Sherri Hill in L.A.
Mrs. Nebraska Pageant
I had a great time co-emceeing (with Rod Fowler of KLKN ABC Channel 8 in Lincoln) the 2007 Mrs. Nebraska Pageant this past weekend. And although it was emotional to see my dear friend Jennifer Bradley, Mrs. Nebraska 2006, give up her crown, it was exciting to see it go to Michele Strom of Omaha. Congrats Michele!
To kick off the pageant weekend, Jennifer and I stopped by both the 98.5 FM Morning Show with Pat and JT and KLKN Television studios for media.
We made a special visit to Children's Hospital in Omaha to visit a number of patients and their families. It was a wonderful way to spend our time together in Nebraska.
To kick off the pageant weekend, Jennifer and I stopped by both the 98.5 FM Morning Show with Pat and JT and KLKN Television studios for media.
We made a special visit to Children's Hospital in Omaha to visit a number of patients and their families. It was a wonderful way to spend our time together in Nebraska.
outside Billy's restaurant before finals
Media at Mrs. New York
VFW State Convention
Our Jr. Girls Ladies Auxiliary Members.
National Anthem Project Finale
I spent the better part of last week in Washington D. C., attending the final event of the National Anthem Project. Thursday's event at the Washington monument was a sight to see. From where I was standing (on stage with the Oakridge Boys), I experienced one of the most spectacular views...on the monument lawn stood over 5000 children from all over the United States singing the National Anthem. That very moment made every ounce of work put into the project worth it. I had the chance to catch up, even if only briefly, with other titleholders who were in attendance. I think we all signed over 1000 autographs that day!
On Friday, Mrs. Michigan 2007, Laura Loveberry, her husband Mark, my mother-in-law, Marcia and I had the pleasure of taking a private tour around town to many of the national monuments. At each stop, I spent time speaking to folks gathered, listening to the concerts taking place, and taking pictures with people from all of the country and world who were visiting our nation's capitol.
Friday evening, we attended the Marine Barracks Commandant's Reception and Sunset Parade. I had the opportunity to speak with Congressman Poe of Texas and others about the National Anthem Project. The parade was amazing!
I spent Saturday at the DCI Summer Music Season kick-off, presenting awards on the field, announcing the official "Let the 2007 Music Season Begin," and enjoying the show in the skybox with others.
with Marines outside the barracks
with Patty (Mrs. Maryland '06), Laura (Mrs. Michigan '07), Danielle (Mrs. Indiana '07)
speaking about the National Anthem Project
Ft. Carson Army Birthday Ball
Stadium Stampede
Pictured with two happy little runners!
Pictured above with two of the huff and puffers that finished the race!
Ladies' Nite Out
Michiele Stapleton, Mrs. Colorado Springs 2007, also joined me in the fun. We're pictured with Corey from Sensational Sounds.
Corey from Sensational Sounds thought it might be fun to trade hats for a while! I decided I liked mine better and made him give it back :)
Media at Miss Nebraska Pageant
I joined Jennifer Bradley, Mrs. Nebraska 2006 at the Miss Nebraska Pageant on Saturday, June 9th. We met with local papers and television media to talk about our "Mrs" pageant experience and to promote upcoming events such as the final National Anthem Project celebration in D.C. and the 2007 Mrs. Nebraska Pageant June 30th.
Sunday, June 10th North Platte Telegraph article http://www.nptelegraph.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18454793&BRD=377&PAG=461&dept_id=602468&rfi=6
Sunday, June 10th North Platte Telegraph article http://www.nptelegraph.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18454793&BRD=377&PAG=461&dept_id=602468&rfi=6
Tuesday, June 12th North Platte Telegraph article about the National Anthem Project
Colorado State H.O.G. Rally
Each year the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) holds their state rally for their members to get together and have fun riding while showing off their bikes. As a Harley rider myself, I enjoyed handing out awards at their awards ceremony this past Saturday night in Colorado Springs. I'm pictured above with my bodyguards for the night, which would be my husband Nathan, and our friends Jerry and Sam.